The Herbein Conversation

Unpacking 'Pig Butchering' Scams


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For the Season 1 finale of the The Herbein Conversation’s Fraud Fighters series, host Debbi Fetter is joined by returning guest Julie Mixtacki to explore a fast-growing and highly manipulative scam known as Pig Butchering.

These scams that often target older adults blend romance and investment fraud, and use social media and messaging apps to gain trust before convincing victims to invest in fake cryptocurrency platforms.

Tune in to learn:

  • How Pig Butchering scams typically unfold

  • Red flags to watch for

  • Why seniors are especially at risk

  • Actionable tips to stay protected

Listen now to close out Season 1 and prepare yourself for one of today’s most dangerous financial scams. We’ll be back this fall with Season 2 of Fraud Fighters, featuring more expert guests, new topics and additional fraud prevention strategies.

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